National Republican., 1887-04-19
THE RACERS At IVY CITY.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE HORSES
STABBED AT THE TRACK.
Working the Runners-Ou utlook for the
Spring Meeting - Condition OF the
Grounds and Course-Other Sporting
Events OF General Interest.

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In order that the readers Of the REpuBLr-
CAN might gain somewhat accurate idea
OF the spring racing meeting, which will
take place at Ivy City May 3, 4, 8, and 6,
one Of Its representatives visited the course
yesterday to secure information concern
ing the preparations being made for the
comfort and welfare Of the race,goluQ
fraternity. The track was found in excel
lent condition, Notwithstanding the heavy
iainfall, and Superintendent Parke was as
busy as the proverbial bee, getting all the
appurtenances Of the track In proper CON
dition. Many improvements are noticeable
since the October meeting last year. A
new platform has been put down in front
OF the stand, and paint and whitewash have
been used with liberal hand on the club
Y house, stables, and fences.
The horses in training are forty.two iu
number, and all are in good health. Frank
Ward. who had been ailing, has come
around all right and Will be. put to work in
a Few days. However, he Is low In flesh,
and Will in all probability, not be started
either at Washington, Baltimore, or Brook
lyn. BoaZ will no doubt represent Jen-
| nings's stables In these important meetings,
and Frank Ward Will be reserved for the
Suburban. In the opinion Of turtles Boaz
would be much better horse for Jennings
to start In the Great Eastern Handicap than
Frank Ward, as the latter animal has not
grown at all during the winter, and, 80 far
| as looks 60, Boaz outclasses him in every
respect. Davis 81 Halls chestnut colt
Prince George broke down last week.
which is much to be regretted, as he was a
colt Of much promise. Bess is looking aud
doing well, as are Viuton, Monticello, and
Enigma, In the same stables. The latter's
work, though not fast, has been especially
satisfactory. Mr.. Joiner, who is training
Davis " Halls string, likes his horses we'll,
and says be does not desire to hurry them.
Joe McMahpD, who has been somewhat
under the weather" for the past three
months, isnow convalescing rapidly. Genial
Joe has eleven In work. Not much is being
done with Swift, but as she is mare that
does not require much hard training the
pubic may expect her to be among the
leaders at Ivy City this spring. Caera
shows marvellous Improvement, as she has
filled out rapidly. AL Reed is q grand
locker. Old Herbert appears well, but
seems to have little speed this spring. 1t
VIII no doubt come to him later on. Larry
Farrell and Joe Lee are two as good looking
| 2year.olds rs are usually seen anywhere.
They have good size, the best Of legs, and
are the beau ideal racers, but in all proba-
bility will not face the starters flag until
the Saratoga meeting. DR.. Reed formerly
Lord Colefldge) is in the string, and, won
derful to say, the local "talent" affect to
believe that he has chance for the su.
| Little Higgs has three In training, all g
year. Neither are bad looking, but
| Westfeld promises to be the best
| capt Burch has three grand ra G horses
In Telie Doe, Blggonet, and Tidal Wave.
Either will be hard to beat. The latter was
galloped yesterday at q good pace, and
acted at the finish as II he were sore.
pasha is not being hurried, and 1t is prob
able that he will not start at Washington
or Baltimore. A 2.year.old named p.
Thomas is q racy looking animal, but lacks
| stamina, while that grand animal, dear to
the hearts OF all the race'going public of
! Washington-Telie Doe-is as fine as silk,
and will be hard to beat in any contest.
No particularly fast work has been done
at Ivy City. Miles at about 1:50 have been
| frequent, and three.q quarters in 1:20 are
every day. occurrences. Next week, how
ever, the horses will be sent along faster,
when weak points will be developed and
real merit established.
The horses now in training at the track
are w. 7. Burch's Telie Doe, Pasha, Big
gonet, Tidal Wave, P. Thomas, and two
Hall have vinton, Enigma, Bess, Patro-
cles,. Bet, Maria, and Monticello. Joseph
McMahon's stables consist of frankie b,
Swift, Herbert, Hopeful, Calera, AL. Reed,
Meadow Queen, Gold Band, Larry Farrell,
Joe Lee, and DR.. Reed.
In William Higgs's contingent are West
field, Andy b, and Harry r. Bly,.
w. B. Jennings has Boaz, Ten Strike,
Frank Ward, Mollie b b, and two un-
named q 2year-olds.
Whitaker & Barry's stables are repre-
septed by Lady Dean, Vancluse, Major, and
a2.yearol brown fllly.
a. l. Uppleby has Nellie Glennon and
Shamrock.
Reports from the racing establishments
OF Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina,
and Georgia, whose flyers are to appear at
the local track, show that they are all in
satisfactory condition, and will give an ex-
cellent account of themselves.
oUrTENBURG ENTRIES
The entries, weights, and distances for the
races at Guttenburg to-day, as furnished by
Lynn y Wall, sos Pennsylvania avenue, are as
First race -Five-eighths of mile-Jack, lit
pounds; Master Harry, III; Electric Light, III;
Gpttenburg, III; Leopold III; Maggie Hunter
cni.' c , iGD AMBASSADOR "a 100; John simms, lo2
u" Second I'aacses@oFise-eighths of mile, selling
sILeonidas, Il5 pounds; Dick Watts il2; Bo.
HG.ioi -, ava, ioo, Somtuuo lVoi ulit, luot
Sn6 Minnie ns st }Sh1 1ao lo Jack loi
Third race-Fiye. eighths of mile, selling
Ben Thompson. ia pounds: Yaulter. 1O1 Dom
aid A, 105; St. John, 81; Mollie Thomas, 96; st..
Luke, %; Lucky Johnston, 92, and Comman.
Fourth race-One mile. selliug-Black Jack,
l05 pounds; ]. J. D., 105; Woodhowsr, lO2:
Weaver, 90; Hot Box, 90; Bellevue, 90; Vitello
90, and Compensation, 90.
Fi1h race-Three- quarters OF o mile selling
Poet. l3l pOundR. Pat Dnnnis l02. Donn III
1913; Campbell, 100: Harry Mann, 100; Elsie b,
": Gnttenburg, LII; Pope Leo, III, aud Rev
BALL GAMES POSTPONED.
=, The base bail games yesterday throughout
the country were postponed on account OF the
inclement weather, but to-day, ii the signal
office is In an amiable mood, the bali players
VIII be actively engaged. Should the weather
be clear and the grounds at Capitol Park In
proper condition for play the Washingtons will
O'Clock.
DRAW PRIZE FIGHT
CHICAGO, Apr. ia Ne,Os special from Dam
vile, ILL.,, says: George Siddons now of Peoria,
the champion feather weight of Pennsylvania
and Eugene Atkins, champaion feather weight
OF Michigan, fought twelve rounds just across
the Indiana line Sunday afternoon for el01 q
side and purse of $3.50. The fight was drawn
at the end OF the twelfth round, owing to the
drenChing ram and cold,
BuDEAR ARRIVES FROM ENGLAND.
NEW YORK, Apr. 1S-George Buhear the
champion oarsman of England, arrived here
to-day from Europe.